Published 2011-12-30
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Keywords
- sintering,
- compressing,
- strength,
- hardness,
- tools
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Abstract
The aim of this paper is to present the experimental research that has been realized for improving the strength and high temperature properties of Metal matrix composite material (iron- Alumina (Al2O3) - iron powder added by 0-8 Wgt % Al2O3 powder. Powder were mixed, compacted and subsequently sintered at 1150oC in laboratory tube furnace, under an endo gas atmosphere. The outcome result of this research is the fact that 4 vol % Al2O3 is the optimal percentage of the Alumina in the composite material structure to obtain superior properties. The composite material which was created, after all was used as material for designing the deep drawing die and punch. The results of experimental testing of the deep drawing tool elements shows that the above mentioned composite material could be succesfull replacement of the standard steel for desining deep drawing tool’s elements .